al-Sisi:“I first saw the campaignof
his excellency President Trump, and I listened to his speech of the
neccessity of facing and confronting terrorism all over the world; that
he is a great personality and a unique individual, and that he will find
great success.”“I fully trust the capabilities of President Trump, and I have full
conviction that he can do things, exert efforts, that very few people
can do. And he can succeed in so many fields that others cannot. I
trust him wholeheartedly. And again, I congratulate you for having
him.”

Baier: I know you were one of the first to call and congratulate him,
if not the first; what is your relationship like between you two?

al-Sisi: “I followed all his
announcements through his campaign, he has a very unique personality and
administration, and now I’m speaking with full confidence of
unprecedented success for him. He is seeking the interests of the
United States and the American people in a very clear manner, and a very
direct manner. And a very strong manner as well.”“His true will is a very strong will to counter terrorism and
extremism in the world; and that is a very strong commitment from his
excellency the president, and in addition I am very supportive with full
force in facing this terrorism.”

Baier: Did President Trump talk about aid to Egypt?

al-Sisi: “All I can say in this regard is that his
excellency the President promised to support Egypt, with very strong
support. And I trust his promise.”

Baier: You expressed concerns with President Obama. Obviously
President Trump is establishing a different relationship with Egypt, can
you talk about that difference?

al-Sisi: “That is true, this is true. There is a true
understanding to the realities in the region, and there is a seriousness
and responsible actions in facing extremism and terrorism in the
region, and that’s a wonderful thing indeed. There is nothing better
than to counter evil.